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foreign transactions question

hi,

I want to make a purchase online, which is in the states.

Does anybody know if theyre are any charges that get applied when using a Credit Card to make this purchase. I have a post office credit card if that helps.

Cheers

Jade

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  • _Andy_
    _Andy_ Posts: 11,150 Forumite
    Probably currency exchange %. Easiest thing would be to check with the PO
  • gt94sss2
    gt94sss2 Posts: 6,222 Forumite
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    grabrail wrote: »
    Does anybody know if theyre are any charges that get applied when using a Credit Card to make this purchase. I have a post office credit card if that helps.

    There are no charges applied with the Post Office credit card or the Nationwide credit card.

    Virtually all others would charge you a 2.75% fee (approx) which would be built into the exchange rate they used.

    Regards
    Sunil
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